Granit Xhaka and his wife, Leonita Lekaj, have a story that showcases their love and support for each other. Probably love could be one of the reasons why Xhaka decided to move from Arsenal to Bayer.
The couple met in 2015 during Xhaka's time at Borussia Monchengladbach, where he played between 2012 and 2016 before moving to Gunners for a £45 million transfer.
Ballon d'Or comparison
Granit Xhaka once used an impressive quote, showing how he feels about his wife. "The Ballon d'Or is a miracle, a golden woman is paradise!"
Role in Xhaka’s transfer
According to Sport Bild, Xhaka's wife played a key role in helping Xhaka choose his next club as she originally comes from Mönchengladbach, Germany.
However, as reported by Mirror, Xhaka's decision to move to Bayer Leverkusen was primarily driven by his interest in a new challenge and the long-term project at Leverkusen.
Xhaka also denied the speculations about Leonita's unhappiness in England, claiming it was not true.
Xhaka's stats in Bayer
Granit Xhaka is doing great with his new club. Bayer Leverkusen haven't lost a single game this season and hold first place in Bundesliga for now. According to WhoScored, Granit has an average of 7.1 rating in this campaign. He made 1 assist across 17 appearances for Xabi Alonso's team.
